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**Open Date** 12/30/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16646N

**Job Title** Food Service Worker

**Working Title** UMFA Cafe Kitchen Staff

**Career Progression Track** A

**Track Level** P1 - Entry Level Pro

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 1-19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

This position is 10-19 hours per week and may require weekends and some evenings.

Hours of operation: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (8:00 pm on Wednesday) Sat-Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Shifts vary based upon the availability of other staff members.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $14.00 + tips

**Close Date** 02/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the campus of the University of Utah and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 5,000 years of human creativity with a collection of over 20,000 objects and art works from classic Greek and Roman antiquities to cutting-edge, contemporary art. Founded in 1914, the UMFA is the state of Utah’s art museum, creating exhibitions and programs that serve a wide array of audiences. The UMFA is housed in the award-winning Marcia and John Price Museum Building.

Candidates for this position will be primarily assigned to kitchen duties, but will also be expected to learn and demonstrate knowledge of Barista duties. This is a fast-paced work environment, combining intense periods of food service and heavy cleaning duties, with limited customer interaction. Kitchen staff will be expected to perform both opening and closing duties, with studious concern for procedural standards in cleanliness, food safety, quality, presentation and cooperation with others.

Responsibilities

Kitchen staff will require a Utah Food Handler’s permit ( UMFA will provide if necessary)

Kitchen Staff’s primary responsibilities are as follows:

a. Preparing menu items in a timely fashion according to recipes and customer requests

b. Dishwashing

c. Constant, thorough cleaning of food prep areas and machinery

d. Receiving, stocking and maintaining inventory

e. Daily food pre-preparation

f. Maintain high levels of personal hygiene

g. An accommodating ability to work with others

h. Awareness of the Museum operations and programs

Minimum Qualifications

Current Food Handler’s Permit within one month of employment; must be able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in English; and a commitment to providing excellence in service required. Six months food handlers’ experience is preferred.

Preferences

A successful candidate possesses exceptional food handling knowledge, moderate customer service skills, is a dedicated self-starter with attention to food presentation, cleanliness and teamwork. Reliability and dependability are a must.

Previous kitchen experience is preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Visit our benefits page to see current retirement offerings: benefits.utah.edu

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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